JP2023549034A - Cleat installation tool system for motorcycles and how to use it - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle cleat installation tool system may include a body having an upper side and a lower side. The body defines a cleat receptacle for receiving a cleat to be installed, the cleat receptacle being perpendicular to the centerline of the body. The upper surface of the body includes a cleat retention mechanism that selectively supports a cleat to be installed in position within the cleat receptacle. The body also includes angular measurement indicia that indicate the degree of rotation of the body and the cleat receptacle relative to the bicycle shoe to which the cleat is to be mounted. A method of determining the correct toe-out angle and adjustment angle for the cleat is also described.

Description

References to related applications

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/252,075, filed on October 4, 2021, and U.S. Patent Application No. 17/742,958, filed on May 12, 2022. and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to devices that assist in the attachment of shoes to pedals, such as cleats. More specifically, but not limited to, the present disclosure relates to tool systems and methods of use that ensure accurate angular, lateral, and anterior-posterior positioning of a cleat relative to a cycling shoe.

Many bicycle riders wear bicycle shoes that include cleats that can be attached to the bicycle shoe. Bicycle pedals provide a coupling device for fastening the cleat to the pedals. This cleat/pedal combination allows the rider to push down and pull up the foot within the shoe without coming off the pedal. To remove the shoe from the pedal, the rider twists and rotates the shoe's cleat to release it from the pedal's coupling device. A twisting rotation releases the cleat from the pedal (a twisting rotation may be necessary, for example, if you have to jump off your bike in a crash).

Cleat installation is perhaps the most important aspect of motorcycle installation. This is important for both rider comfort and efficient power transfer. Various cleat attachment devices have been developed to assist users in accurately placing cleats on cycling shoes. However, most devices are very complex to use and require special training and/or certification by a professional motorcycle fitter. Also, these devices are often prohibitively expensive.

What is needed is a simple method and device that allows cleats to be easily and accurately mounted on a bicycle and that is responsible for angular positioning of the cleat. It can also be used by both serious cyclists and hobbyists, is inexpensive, can be used by users without the need for professional evaluation, and can be used with various types of cleats and cycling shoes. Equipment is also needed.

According to one aspect, a bicycle cleat installation tool system may include a body having an upper side and a lower side, a front portion, and a rear portion. The body defines a cleat receptacle for receiving a cleat to be installed, the cleat receptacle being perpendicular to the centerline of the body, and the upper side of the body defining a cleat receptacle for receiving a cleat to be installed. a cleat retention mechanism for selectively supporting the cleat in place within a cleat receptacle, the upper surface of the body indicating the degree of rotation of the body and the cleat receptacle relative to the bicycle shoe to which the cleat is to be attached; Equipped with an angle measurement index.

According to one aspect, the body is formed from a transparent material.

According to another aspect, the cleat retention mechanism includes an elongated transverse bar attached to the upper side of the tool via a spring, the spring attaching the transverse bar to the forward portion of the tool. the lateral bar is movable over the cleat receptacle to support the cleat in position within the cleat receptacle.

In some configurations, the lateral bar further comprises an indicia at the center of the lateral bar that is to match an indicia at the center of the cleat. The cleat receptacle may extend from the upper side to the lower side.

According to another aspect, a bicycle cleat installation tool system may include a body having an upper side and a lower side, a front portion and a rear portion. The body is formed from a transparent material, the body defines a space extending from the upper side to the lower side, the space is for receiving a cleat to be installed, and the space includes: perpendicular to a centerline of the body extending from the forward portion to the rearward portion of the body, the upper side of the body includes a cleat attachment mechanism, the cleat attachment mechanism being attached to the upper side of the tool. a lateral bar attached via a spring to the cleat, the spring biasing the lateral bar toward the forward portion of the tool, and the lateral bar urging the cleat into position in the space. the lateral bar is movable in the space to support the cleat in the space, the lateral bar further comprises an index at the center of the lateral bar, and the upper side of the body has a cleat mounted thereon; An angular measurement indicator is provided to indicate the degree of rotation of the main body relative to the bicycle shoe.

According to another aspect, a method of attaching a cleat to a bicycle shoe comprises the steps of: selecting the bicycle cleat attachment tool system of claim 1; retracting the cleat retention mechanism; installing the cleat into the cleat receptacle and securing the cleat to the cleat retention mechanism; aligning the center of the cleat receptacle with the mark indicating the center of the cleat; rotating the body of the tool to indicate a predetermined cleat angle relative to the center mark on the back of the shoe.

Other aspects of the disclosed subject matter, as well as features and advantages of various aspects of the disclosed subject matter, will be apparent to those skilled in the art through consideration of the following description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims. .

The configurations depicted in the drawings are illustrative and exemplary in nature and are not intended to limit the subject matter defined in the claims. The following detailed description of exemplary embodiments may be better understood in conjunction with the following drawings. Like structures are provided with like reference numerals in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary cleat attachment system. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cleat attachment device of FIG. 1, viewed from the rear toward the front. 3 is a perspective detail view of the rear part of the device shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a perspective detail view of the front part of the device shown in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 5 shows a method of measuring the angular out position of a user's foot. FIG. 6 shows a method of measuring the angular out position of a user's foot. FIG. 7 shows a method of measuring the angular out position of a user's foot. FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the cleat attachment device system of FIG. 1 in preparation for a user to place the device system into a cycling shoe. FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of the cleat attachment system of FIG. 1 placed in place on a cycling shoe. FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of steps that may be utilized according to an exemplary method of attaching a cleat to a bicycle shoe.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Advantages and features of the present disclosure, as well as methods of achieving them, will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Various aspects described with respect to one drawing may exist and/or be utilized in conjunction with embodiments illustrated in other drawings. Each element shown in multiple figures may be described only once.

The present disclosure generally relates to devices and methods for attaching cleats to cycling shoes. Proper installation of a cleat generally includes three separate positioning steps: (1) front-to-back positioning, (2) lateral (side-to-side) positioning, and (3) angular positioning. Anteroposterior positioning and lateral positioning are usually easier than angular positioning of the cleat. This is because they depend on indicators that are easy to measure, for example the position of the metatarsals in a cyclist's cycling shoes. However, angular positioning of the cleat can be much more difficult. And even professional fitters do not have an easy, accurate, and reproducible method to ensure proper angular fit of the cleat.

1-4 illustrate various perspective views of an exemplary bicycle cleat installation tool system 10 disclosed herein. Tool system 10 may generally include a body 15 . Body 15 may have an upper side 18 and a lower side 21. As will be explained in more detail below regarding how to use the tool system 10, the underside 21 includes a body 15 that typically faces the bottom of a cyclist's shoe when the tool system 10 is being used to position a cleat. It can be in terms of Upper surface 18 may be the surface of the body that normally faces outwardly away from the shoe when tool system 10 is being used to place a cleat. Body 15 also generally includes a forward portion 25 and a rearward portion 28, with an imaginary centerline or longitudinal line passing through the body from front to rear. In some configurations, the forward portion 25 includes an optional angle mark 27 used as a protractor, as described in more detail below.

Body 15 may define a space or cleat receptacle 32 extending from upper side 18 to lower side 21 . Although the cleat receptacle or cleat receptacle 32 may be of any suitable shape and size, in the exemplary configuration shown, the cleat receptacle 32 may be generally rectangular and dimensioned to receive a cleat. It is possible. In other configurations, cleat receptacle 32 may have different shapes and sizes to accommodate cleats of various shapes and sizes. Cleat receptacle 32 is generally perpendicular to the centerline of the body. This holds the cleat disposed in the cleat receptacle 32 perpendicular to the centerline or longitudinal line of the body 15. This may ensure accurate angular placement of the cleat relative to the cycling shoe, as detailed below.

The upper side 18 of the body 15 is configured to face the user by facing away from the cycling shoe when the tool system 10 is used to attach the cleat to the shoe. Upper surface 18 may further include a cleat attachment mechanism 36 or cleat retention mechanism for selectively retaining the cleat within cleat receptacle 32. Cleat retention mechanism 36 may be any suitable mechanism for clamping, biasing, or supporting the cleat within cleat receptacle 32.

In one exemplary configuration, shown by way of example and not limitation, the cleat retention mechanism 36 includes a spring-loaded rod 42 mounted on the upper side 18 of the body 15 with an elongated transverse section at the forward-most end of the rod 42. A direction bar 39 is attached. In other configurations, the transverse bar 39 may be attached to the upper surface 18 via other suitable biasing mechanisms. A spring-loaded rod 42 may be mounted to the upper side 18 via a base 45 that includes an opening for receiving the rod 42. A spring 49 may be placed between the base 45 and the transverse bar 39 (FIG. 4) to cover the rod 42. Rod 42 may be selectively movable within base 45. As a result, when the horizontal bar 39 is pressed rearward, the rod 42 also moves rearward against the bias of the spring 49. When the rearward pressure on the transverse bar 39 is removed, the spring 49 returns to return the transverse bar 39 towards the forward portion of the body 15. Transverse bar 39 may be biased to a rest position on cleat receptacle 32.

In some configurations, the lateral bar 39 of the cleat retention mechanism 36 may include an indicia 53 at the center of the lateral bar 39. The indicator 53 allows the user to confirm that the center of the cleat retaining mechanism 36 is aligned with the center of the cleat to be worn. In other configurations where the cleat retention mechanism 36 does not include the transverse bar 39, an indicia 53 may be provided in the center of the cleat retention mechanism 36. Alternatively, indicia 53 may be provided at the lateral center of cleat receptacle 32, proximate the center of cleat receptacle 32, such as directly below cleat receptacle 32. In still other configurations, no indicia may be provided on the cleat retention mechanism or near the cleat receptacle.

In configurations where the cleat retention mechanism 36 includes a spring-loaded transverse bar 39 and an indicia 53 indicating the center of the cleat retention mechanism, the cleat retention mechanism 36 is configured to provide accurate positioning of the cleat within the cleat receptacle 32 (and thus cycling). Acts as a self-centering clamp ensuring precise placement of the cleat relative to the shoe. The spring loaded transverse bar 39 ensures that the cleat has little (if any) longitudinal play or movement within the cleat receptacle 32. Indication 53 also ensures that the cleat is laterally centered within cleat receptacle 32.

As seen in FIGS. 1-4, the upper side 18 of the body 15 may include angular measurement indicia 57 that indicates the degree of rotation of the body 15 relative to the bicycle shoe to which the cleat is to be attached. In other configurations, the angle measurement indicia 57 may be provided on the lower surface 21. This may apply in particular to configurations in which the body 15 is formed from a transparent material. Regardless of whether the angle measurement indicator 57 is provided on the top side 18 or the bottom side 21, the angle measurement indicator can be printed, pressed, embossed, etc. so that it can be read by a user viewing the top side. In the case of the angle measurement indicator 57 on the lower side, it can be printed, pressed, embossed etc. on the rear so that it can be read from the upper side 18. Angle measurement indicia 57 may extend from the rear end of cleat receptacle 32 to rear portion 28 of body 15. This may make the tool easier to use and easier to read the angle on the body 15 of the tool. In other configurations, the angle measurement indicia 57 may not extend the entire length from the rear end of the cleat receptacle 32 to the rear end of the body 15, but only a portion of this length.

Body 15 may be formed from any suitable material and by any suitable means. In some configurations, body 15 may be formed from a transparent material. For example, body 15 may be formed from a transparent polycarbonate plastic plate with stenciling for angle measurement indicia 57 and cutouts for cleat receptacles 32. Other suitable transparent materials may be used to form body 15 as well. Transparent materials can make the tool system easier to use. This is because the user can see the shoe and the cleat to be attached to the shoe through the body 15 during the adjustment and installation process. In other configurations, body 15 may be formed from an opaque material.

In use, the user first determines the anteroposterior and lateral (side-to-side) positions by methods known in the art, such as the position of the user's metatarsals and the width of the user's hips. obtain. Referring to FIG. 10, the user then measures the rotation angle, or "toe out" angle, of each of its feet (which can be different angles for the user's right and left feet). Good too. Although the steps described herein and in FIG. 10 are shown as separate steps occurring in a particular order, it is understood that the order of the steps may be changed and that one or more steps may be performed simultaneously. I want to be

Determination of the user's rotation angle, or "toe out" angle, may be made, for example, by performing a jump test. Referring to FIGS. 5-7, first, a straight line 51 may be drawn on the ground. The user may jump up and down with the foot on each side of a straight line, landing slowly on the heel. The user may also walk forward and backward to determine the "toe out" angle of the foot. The natural angle of the feet varies from user to user, and can vary from foot to foot. For example, some users may tend to walk with one foot with the toes angled outward at a greater angle than the other foot. By wearing motorcycle cleats with this natural position in mind, the ride can be more comfortable and power transmission can be more efficient. In other configurations, the predetermined cleat angle may be determined by other types of tests than jump tests. For example, other methods for determining a user's rotation angle, also known as "toe-out" angle or foot splay, are known in the art and may be utilized with the systems described herein. obtain. It should be understood that the systems described herein can be used to set any predetermined cleat angle, regardless of how the cleat angle is determined.

The user can determine the rotation angle, or "to-out" angle 55, as measured by the protractor 59 (FIG. 7). Alternatively, in other configurations, the user may use the angle mark 27 located on the forward portion 25 of the tool system 10 as a protractor to measure the "to-out" angle 55. This angle 55 may be adjusted by a predetermined factor to determine a suitable cleat position angle, ie, a predetermined cleat angle. For example, in one configuration, the measured "toe out" angle may be divided by three to determine the predetermined cleat angle. In other configurations, the measured "toe out" angle may be adjusted and/or divided (or not) by another number to determine the most accurate cleat angle for an individual cyclist. good.

The user may then place appropriate reference marks on the bicycle shoe and/or the cleat to be attached to the shoe. For example, a user may make a mark indicating the center of the back of a cycling shoe. This mark may be used as a reference for 0 degree rotation of the cleat. Just as we ensure accurate placement of the mark marking the center of the back of the cycling shoe, we also mark another mark marking the center of the cleat to ensure that the cleat is rotated from the center of the cleat to achieve the correct angle. You may also do so.

Once the appropriate fiducial marks have been made and the user knows the desired cleat angle (by performing a jump test or utilizing other methods), the user can cycle the tool system 10 with the cleat to be applied. Can be attached to shoes. This may be done by first pushing the transverse bar 39 (FIG. 8) rearwardly, causing it to move against the spring towards the rear of the body 15 of the tool system. Once the cleat can be inserted into the cleat receptacle 32, the transverse bar 39 can be released. Transverse bar 39 may continue to be biased toward forward portion 25 to support or clamp the cleat in place within cleat receptacle 32 (FIG. 9).

The user may then align the mark made in the center of the cleat with the indicia 53 provided on the transverse bar 39 of the cleat retention mechanism 36. Then, after the cleat is in place and centered on the cleat receptacle, the user may adjust the cleat to the appropriate angle. This is done with reference to a mark placed in the center of the back of the cycling shoe. This mark is considered a 0 degree rotation. The user may rotate the tool so that the predetermined cleat angle aligns with the center mark on the back of the cycling shoe. Further, at this time, the user may confirm whether the position of the cleat reliably matches the already determined longitudinal position and lateral position. Then, with the cleat angle determined and the longitudinal and lateral positions confirmed, the user can permanently affix the cleat in place on the cycling shoe. Tool system 10 may then be removed from the shoe. These steps may be repeated for the user's other foot and shoe, as the cleat angle may vary depending on the user's foot.

Although particular embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be understood that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter. Moreover, while various aspects of the claimed subject matter are described herein, such aspects need not be utilized in combination.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numerical values expressing quantities of ingredients, properties, such as molecular weight, reaction conditions, etc. used in the specification and claims shall be understood to be modified in all cases by the term "about." sea bream. Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth herein and in the appended claims are approximations that may vary depending on the desired properties sought to be obtained by embodiments of the present disclosure. be. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the Doctrine of Equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter shall be construed at least in light of the reported number of significant figures and by applying normal rounding techniques. Should. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters indicating the broad scope of this disclosure are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. However, any numerical value inherently contains some degree of error that necessarily results from the standard deviation found in their respective test measurements. In some embodiments, the terms "about" and "approximately" refer to numerical parameters within 10% of the stated range.

The terms "a", "an", "the", and similar referents used in the context of describing embodiments of the present disclosure (particularly in the context of the claimed invention) are used herein shall be construed to include both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated or clearly contradicted by context. The recitation of ranges of values herein is intended solely to serve as shorthand for individually referring to each individual value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated herein as if individually set forth herein. All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. Any examples provided herein, or the use of exemplary language (e.g., "etc."), are merely intended to better describe embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. It does not pose any limitations. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of embodiments of the disclosure.

References herein to "a configuration," "an embodiment," "configuration," or "embodiment" mean that at least one of the particular features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the configuration is It means that it is included in one configuration. However, there is no requirement that that feature, structure, or characteristic be present in a particular configuration unless explicitly stated in the claims that it is present. The appearance of the phrase "in one configuration" in various places does not necessarily limit the inclusion of a particular element of the invention to one configuration, but rather that element may be included in other configurations discussed herein. or all configurations.

Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments disclosed herein are not to be construed as limiting. Each group member may be mentioned and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. It is anticipated that one or more members of a group may be included in or deleted from a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. In the event of such inclusion or deletion, the specification will be deemed to include the modified group, thereby satisfying all written descriptions of Markush groups as used in the appended claims. The described features, structures, or characteristics of the compositions of the disclosed subject matter may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more compositions. As used in this specification and the appended claims, singular forms such as "a," "an," and "the" may include plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. . Thus, for example, reference to a "spring" may include such springs in singular or plurality, and reference to "cleat" may include reference to such cleats in singular or plurality. Structural elements, components, and/or materials may be presented in a common list for convenience. However, these lists should be construed as if each entity in the list was individually identified as a separate and unique entity.

Specific embodiments are described herein, including the best mode known to the authors of this disclosure for carrying out the disclosed embodiments. Naturally, variations on these described embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description. The authors expect that those skilled in the art will adopt such variations as appropriate, and the authors expect that embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in ways other than those specifically described herein. It is intended to be carried out in Accordingly, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Furthermore, any combination of the above-described elements in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the present disclosure, unless indicated otherwise herein or clearly contradicted by context.

Certain embodiments disclosed herein may be further limited in the scope of the claims using the phrases consisting of or consisting essentially of. When used in a claim, whether added as filed or by amendment, the transitional term "consisting of" refers to an element, step, or Exclude ingredients. The transitional term "consisting essentially of" limits the scope of the claim to the specified materials or steps and to those that do not significantly affect the fundamental novel properties. Throughout this specification, "elongated" is intended to mean having a length that is greater than its width, or in other words, a longitudinal extent that is greater than its lateral extent. The embodiments of the disclosure as set forth in the claims are operatively described herein, either inherently or expressly.

Aspect 1:
A bicycle cleat attachment tool system comprising a body having an upper side and a lower side, a front part and a rear part,
the body defines a cleat receptacle for receiving a cleat to be installed, the cleat receptacle being perpendicular to a centerline of the body;
The upper surface of the main body includes a cleat holding mechanism that selectively supports a cleat to be installed in a predetermined position within the cleat receptacle;
the upper surface of the body includes angular measurement indicia indicating the degree of rotation of the body and the cleat receptacle relative to the bicycle shoe to which the cleat is to be attached;
Bicycle cleat attachment tool system.

Aspect 2:
the body is formed from a transparent material;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system of Aspect 1.

Aspect 3:
The cleat retention mechanism includes an elongated transverse bar attached to the upper side of the tool via a spring, the spring biasing the transverse bar toward the forward portion of the tool, a transverse bar is movable over the cleat receptacle to support a cleat in position within the cleat receptacle;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system according to aspect 1 or 2.

Aspect 4:
The lateral bar further comprises an indicia at the center of the lateral bar that is to be matched with an indicia at the center of the cleat.
The bicycle cleat installation tool system according to aspect 3.

Aspect 5:
the cleat receptacle extends from the upper side to the lower side;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system according to aspect 3.

Aspect 6:
the front portion of the body further comprises an angle measurement indicator;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system of aspects 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

Aspect 7:
A bicycle cleat attachment tool system comprising a body having an upper side and a lower side, a front part and a rear part,
The body is formed from a transparent material, the body defines a space extending from the upper side to the lower side, the space is for receiving a cleat to be installed, and the space includes: perpendicular to a centerline of the body extending from the front portion to the rear portion of the body;
The upper side of the body includes a cleat attachment mechanism, the cleat attachment mechanism includes a lateral bar attached to the upper side of the tool via a spring, and the spring attaches the lateral bar to the upper side of the tool. biasing toward the forward portion of the tool, the transverse bar being movable over the space to support a cleat in position within the space; , further comprising an indicator at the center of the horizontal bar;
the upper surface of the body includes an angular measurement indicator indicating the degree of rotation of the body with respect to a bicycle shoe to which the cleat is to be attached;
Bicycle cleat attachment tool system.

Aspect 8:
the front portion of the body further comprises an angle measurement indicator;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system of Aspect 7.

Aspect 9:
A method for attaching cleats to bicycle shoes, the method comprising:
selecting the bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 1;
retracting the cleat retention mechanism;
mounting the cleat within the cleat receptacle and securing the cleat to the cleat retention mechanism;
aligning the center of the cleat receptacle with a mark indicating the center of the cleat;
rotating the body of the tool such that the angle measurement indicia indicates a predetermined cleat angle with respect to the center mark on the back side of the bicycle shoe;
How to prepare.

Aspect 10:
further comprising the step of measuring a user's right foot rotation angle and the user's left foot rotation angle;
The method of aspect 9.

Aspect 11:
The step of measuring the user's right foot rotation angle and the user's left foot rotation angle instructs the user to place his right foot on one side of a straight line and his left foot on the other side of the straight line. , further comprising instructing the user to jump and/or walk forward and backward;
The method according to aspect 9 or 10.

Aspect 12:
determining a predetermined cleat angle of the user with respect to the user's right foot by dividing the right foot rotation angle of the user by three; further comprising: determining a predetermined cleat angle for the user;
The method of aspect 9, 10, or 11.

Aspect 13:
determining a predetermined cleat angle of the user with respect to the user's right foot by dividing the right foot rotation angle of the user by three; further comprising: determining a predetermined cleat angle for the user;
The method of aspect 9, 10, 11, or 12.

Aspect 14:
forming a mark on the bicycle shoe, the mark indicating the center of the cleat;
The method of aspect 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13.

Aspect 15:
forming a mark on the bicycle shoe, the mark indicating the center of the back side of the bicycle shoe;
The method of aspect 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14.

Aspect 16:
The step of rotating the body of the tool such that the angle measurement indicator indicates the predetermined cleat angle is 0 degrees such that the 0 degree indicator coincides with the mark indicating the center of the back side of the bicycle shoe. and rotating the body of the tool from an angle of ,
The method of aspect 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15.

Additionally, where references are made to patents and printed publications throughout this disclosure, each of these publications and printed publications is individually incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Although the method and apparatus have been specifically described for use in mounting cycling cleats and specific configurations indicated specifically for Look(R) and Shimano(R) cleats, other brands and types of bicycle cleats may be used. It is to be understood that other uses are possible and contemplated, such as as well as cleats for shoes other than bicycle shoes. Various aspects described above, including elements of the various embodiments described above, may be combined to provide further embodiments. Various parts and components of devices within the scope of this disclosure, including, for example, structural parts, may be formed by a variety of suitable manufacturing processes, one or more, known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, the various parts and components of devices within the scope of this disclosure may be made from suitable materials known to those skilled in the art.

In the foregoing description, various features, functions, methods, and other aspects of the disclosure have been presented. With time and further development, the manner in which various aspects are implemented may change. The scope of protection defined by the claims is not intended to be limited to the particular size, shape, features, or other aspects of the disclosed embodiments. The claimed invention may be practiced or embodied in other forms while remaining within the scope of the disclosed concept. It also includes equivalents of the claimed elements that may be made without departing from the scope of the concept properly protected by the following claims. The configurations disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles of the disclosure, and other modifications that may be employed are within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, by way of example and not limitation, alternative configurations of embodiments of the present disclosure may be utilized in accordance with the teachings herein. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments clearly shown and described.

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A bicycle cleat attachment tool system comprising a body having an upper side and a lower side, a front part and a rear part,
the body defines a cleat receptacle for receiving a cleat to be installed, the cleat receptacle being perpendicular to a centerline of the body;
The upper surface of the main body includes a cleat holding mechanism that selectively supports a cleat to be installed in a predetermined position within the cleat receptacle;
the upper surface of the body includes angular measurement indicia indicating the degree of rotation of the body and the cleat receptacle relative to the bicycle shoe to which the cleat is to be attached;
Bicycle cleat attachment tool system. the body is formed from a transparent material;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 1. The cleat retention mechanism includes an elongated transverse bar attached to the upper side of the tool via a spring, the spring biasing the transverse bar toward the forward portion of the tool, a transverse bar is movable over the cleat receptacle to support a cleat in position within the cleat receptacle;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 1. The lateral bar further comprises an indicia at the center of the lateral bar that is to be matched with an indicia at the center of the cleat.
4. The bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 3. the cleat receptacle extends from the upper side to the lower side;
4. The bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 3. the front portion of the body further comprises an angle measurement indicator;
The bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 1. A bicycle cleat attachment tool system comprising a body having an upper side and a lower side, a front part and a rear part,
The body is formed from a transparent material, the body defines a space extending from the upper side to the lower side, the space is for receiving a cleat to be installed, and the space includes: perpendicular to a centerline of the body extending from the front portion to the rear portion of the body;
The upper side of the body includes a cleat attachment mechanism, the cleat attachment mechanism includes a lateral bar attached to the upper side of the tool via a spring, and the spring attaches the lateral bar to the upper side of the tool. biasing toward the forward portion of the tool, the transverse bar being movable over the space to support a cleat in position within the space; , further comprising an indicator at the center of the horizontal bar;
the upper surface of the body includes an angular measurement indicator indicating the degree of rotation of the body with respect to a bicycle shoe to which the cleat is to be attached;
Bicycle cleat attachment tool system. the front portion of the body further comprises an angle measurement indicator;
8. The bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 7. A method for attaching cleats to bicycle shoes, the method comprising:
selecting the bicycle cleat installation tool system of claim 1;
retracting the cleat retention mechanism;
mounting the cleat within the cleat receptacle and securing the cleat to the cleat retention mechanism;
aligning the center of the cleat receptacle with a mark indicating the center of the cleat;
rotating the body of the tool such that the angle measurement indicia indicates a predetermined cleat angle with respect to the center mark on the back side of the bicycle shoe;
How to prepare. further comprising the step of measuring a user's right foot rotation angle and the user's left foot rotation angle;
The method of claim 9. The step of measuring the user's right foot rotation angle and the user's left foot rotation angle instructs the user to place his right foot on one side of a straight line and his left foot on the other side of the straight line. , further comprising instructing the user to jump and/or walk forward and backward;
The method of claim 10. determining a predetermined cleat angle of the user with respect to the user's right foot by dividing the right foot rotation angle of the user by three; further comprising: determining a predetermined cleat angle for the user;
The method of claim 10. forming a mark on the bicycle shoe, the mark indicating the center of the cleat;
The method of claim 9. forming a mark on the bicycle shoe, the mark indicating the center of the back side of the bicycle shoe;
The method of claim 9. The step of rotating the body of the tool such that the angle measurement indicator indicates the predetermined cleat angle is 0 degrees such that the 0 degree indicator coincides with the mark indicating the center of the back side of the bicycle shoe. and rotating the body of the tool from an angle of ,
15. The method of claim 14.

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